Very comfortable hostel - perfect for a relaxing and enjoying the views (and changing weather).
I had an early morning walk to the Cromwellian fort with Bertille (French) and Weronika (Polish) at low tide. In high tide it is cut off from the main island. The girls are both working at Kylemore Abbey (in Connemara) in the gardens as work experience for their landscape gardening courses in France and Poland. They came to Inishbofin and stayed at the hostel for the weekend.
Today we decided to do the purple loop - see map - as we did the red loop yesterday. The clouds opened up and saturated us so we took cover at the Doonmore Hotel.
Some warming refreshments until the storm cleared and we could continue our journey.
Heading out of the village is this new cafe, Inishwallah, with an Asian/ Irish fusion menu.
More isolated houses around a little lake, Loch Bó Finne,that has been reinforced as in a recent major storm the banks broke and threatened to divide the island. We saw a lot of erosion and disappearing cliffs and coastline.
Walking towards North Beach and a new house with a signal tower addition in keeping with the Cromwellian towers around the island.
North Beach Bay. There are huge sections of peat harvesting in this area. Still used as fuel. A very barren landscape with no trees.
The Stags. Islands off the coast, with a memorial to some American students who drowned here in the 1970s misjudging the tide and strength of the current.
Natural rock formation
Dún Mór Cliffs and Cove. Seal from local colony swimming below.
Breathtaking colours and scenery. An exhilarating walk!
Walking the peak, 292m. Strong winds.
Looking down to the townships of Inishbofin.
Shepherd and dog driving a flock of sheep.
Satisfied sheepdog - mission accomplished.
Another storm, as predicted. Rain and driving wind for another 24 hours..
M&M
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